Private schools in Jones County, MS
3 schools across Ellisville, Laurel. About 423 students in all (2023-24).
Jones County private schools at a glance
There are 3 private schools in Jones County. By affiliation: 2 other Christian, 1 nonsectarian. 3 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 111 students and 13.5 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ellisville First Assembly Academy | K-12 | 27 |
| Laurel Christian School | PreK-12 | 285 |
| St. Johns Day School | PreK-6 | 111 |
Private schools
What Mississippi pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 1, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Jones County
Neighboring counties
- Jasper County (1)
- Forrest County (3)
- Lamar County (5)
- Simpson County (3)
- Jefferson Davis County (1)
- Marion County (2)
- Stone County (1)
- Lauderdale County (5)
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